June 23, 2009 9:03 PM
Getting to Know Elena Myers
Kawasaki
June, 23, 2009
Get to know Kawasaki’s youngest road racer, Elena Myers. She is already turning heads at 15 years old and is going to be one to watch when she moves up to AMA Pro Road Racing Series next year. Check out how she got into racing and even see what her mom thinks of her daughter racing around the track at speeds most 15-year-old girls don’t even dream of.
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June 3, 2009 3:54 PM
AMA eGrandPrix Introduction: American debut of electric racebikes mixes the future with the past at 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that enthusiasts attending AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, America's grandest celebration of motorcycle heritage, will get the first glimpse into motorcycling's future this July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, with a special presentation of the AMA eGrandPrix Introduction.
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June 2, 2009 9:39 PM
Buell Named Official Pace and Safety Bikes of AMA Pro Road Racing
Buell
EAST TROY, Wis. (June 2, 2009)
Specially Outfitted Ulysses and 1125Rs Will Pace All Classes at AMA Pro Races
Buell Motorcycle Company and AMA Pro Racing today announced a multi-year partnership that will see Buell provide the Official Pace and Safety Bikes of AMA Pro Road Racing. As part of this unique agreement, specially outfitted Buell Ulysses and 1125R motorcycles will pace the opening laps of each AMA Pro Road Racing event and be used during caution periods for all AMA Pro Road Racing classes.
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May 29, 2009 7:53 PM
Pioneers in motocross technology and apparel join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce two more members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Geoff and Bob Fox, pioneers in motocross technology and apparel. Geoff and Bob Fox will be among the motorcycling heroes honored at the 2009 induction ceremony at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this Dec. 5.
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May 22, 2009 8:07 PM
Gilles Vaillancourt to join AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
Pioneer in off-road suspension development to be inducted this December
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce another member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Gilles Vaillancourt, a pioneer in modern motorcycle suspension development. Vaillancourt will be among the motorcycling heroes honored at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this Dec. 5.
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May 18, 2009 8:16 PM
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces first member of Class of 2009
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
Newest AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer is an off-road racing legend
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the first member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2009, each of whom will be revealed in random order over the next few weeks. Among the honorees who will take to the stage at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas this Dec. 5 will be seven-time AMA National Enduro Champion Randy Hawkins.
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May 13, 2009 8:49 PM
Introducing AMA Racer: A new publication from the American Motorcyclist Association for members who race
AMA Racer:
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
AMA Racing, the amateur-racing arm of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), is pleased to announce the release of a new publication designed specifically for AMA members who compete in AMA Racing-sanctioned events: AMA Racer. The first issue of AMA Racer focuses on dirt-track racing, and is available online now at zAmericanMotorcylist.com/AMARacer.
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May 11, 2009 8:15 PM
Exclusive Red Bull Indianapolis GP ticket deal for AMA members
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that AMA members can now purchase an exclusive ticket package from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2009 Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28-30, in Indianapolis.
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May 6, 2009 8:41 PM
Katy Wood named operations manager for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that Katy Wood has been named the Operations Manager for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. Wood will be responsible for managing the museum's vast motorcycle, literature and memorabilia collections and ensuring care of all loaned objects. Wood will also oversee museum staff, volunteers, and the on-line store and gift shop.
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February 20, 2009 9:46 PM
SPEEDCOM Communications Joins AMA Pro Road Racing as Official Communications Partner
AMA Pro Road Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2009)
Leading Motorsports Communications Supplier to Introduce Radio Technology to AMA Pro
AMA Pro Road Racing and SPEEDCOM Communications announced today that the leading motorsports radio communications company has been named the "Official Communications Partner" of AMA Pro Road Racing.
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February 18, 2009 8:47 PM
AMA Pro and SPEED Announce New AMA Pro Prime Time Race Event and Studio Show
AMA Pro Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 18, 2009)
Race and Studio Combo Series Airs Saturdays on SPEED for 26 Weeks Starting In March
AMA Pro Racing and SPEED announced today an innovative and unprecedented new programming format that will see 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing events, highlight coverage of other AMA Pro disciplines and a variety of in-studio and at-event features showcased every Saturday evening in the AMA Pro Prime Time show on America's leading motorsports television channel.
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February 13, 2009 4:58 PM
Record Purse for Daytona 200 by Honda Season-Opening AMA Pro Road Racing Series Weekend
AMA Pro Road Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 13, 2009)
More than a Quarter Million on the Line at Daytona as AMA Pro Adjusts 2009 Team Support
AMA Pro Road Racing announced today that the 2009 season-opening Daytona 200 by Honda weekend, March 4 - 6, will pay the richest purse in AMA Pro's history at the legendary Daytona International Speedway.
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February 11, 2009 8:06 PM
Benefit Auction for Motorcycle Journalist Andrew Trevitt During Daytona Bike Week
A Call to Action
The motorcycling community will be turning out in force on Friday, March 6, in a show of support for veteran motojournalist Andrew Trevitt. A silent auction will be held in conjunction with the “Bike Nite in the Daylite” public motorcycle show, in Kawasaki’s product display area at Daytona International Speedway.
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February 9, 2009 7:59 PM
Threats to motorcycling in America, Part 2
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
The AMA's Rob Dingman discusses the challenge of excessive sound
For the past 21 months, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest motorcyclists' rights organization through a reorganization to rededicate the AMA to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle.
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February 5, 2009 6:30 PM
Threats to motorcycling in America, Part 1
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
The AMA's Rob Dingman discusses the latest effort to block OHV access to America's public lands
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest member-based motorcyclists' rights organization since taking the reins in April 2007.
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February 3, 2009 8:44 PM
THE RACE IS ON: SUPERSPORTS BIKE BMW S 1000 RR COMES OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE AT THE BMW MOTORRAD PLANT IN BERLIN
BMW Motorrad Motorsport
Munich. Staff and fans of BMW Motorrad are looking forward to March 1st 2009 with great excitement. At the introductory race to the Superbike World Championship in Phillip Island / Australia, two BMW motorcycles will be in the starting line-up for the first time. After recent tests in Portimao and Valencia, riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus are optimistic about the future and the mood in the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team is positive. The racing bikes will be fairly close to serial production models, allowing for the greater audience identification characteristic of the sport. Behind the scenes meanwhile, production of the serial machine is getting underway: the BMW S 1000 RR.
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January 26, 2009 9:48 PM
Motorcycle Stars Show Their Mettle in AMA Pro Racing Entry in Grueling Rolex 24 At Daytona
AMA Pro Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 26, 2009)
Ward, Russell and Pridmore Bring Daytona Prototype Race Car Home after String of Trouble
Motorcycle racers are some of the toughest competitors on the planet and star riders Jeff Ward, Scott Russell and Jason Pridmore proved it this past weekend in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
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December 11, 2008 10:13 PM
More Than $3.3 Million in Purse and PaceSetter Bonus Awards For 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing
AMA Pro Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 11, 2008)
Total Purse More Than Doubles 2008 Payout; $1.5 Million Apiece For Premier Classes
With a combined total of over $3.3 million in purse money and cash bonuses posted for the AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT championships next season, the total posted payout for the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing season is more than double the total 2008 purse, AMA Pro officials announced today. The rich prize-money pool includes traditional race-event purse payouts as well as lucrative bonuses through the new AMA Pro Road Racing PaceSetter Program.
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